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Set in the charming village of Brandsby, 30 minutes from York and exuding oodles of Yorkshire charm, Virginia Cottage is a luxurious and welcoming hideaway for couples or families. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet just a short drive from Helmsley in one direction, and Easingwold in the other, both popular market towns are perfect for exploring whilst enjoying this idyllic retreat.

Brandsby is a quiet village, close to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and it's vibrant landscape, rich in wildlife and places to visit and Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making for an excellent base to explore all the surrounding area has to offer. The pretty village of Crayke, three miles along the road is home to The Durahm Ox and extremely popular for a Sunday Roast. A five minute drive is the small market town of Easingwold a Georgian Market Square, with independent shops, cosy cafes and a popular market each Friday. For those food lovers, Tommy Banks is never far away with his culinary masterpieces, The Abbey Inn in Byland and The Black Swan at Oldstead offer guests the fantastic opportunity to try something a little bit special, you can even order a made in Oldstead box as a special treat, or try the new Michelin star Myse in Hovingham a 10 minute drive away. On the Southern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, a twenty minute drive to the small market town of Helmsley has a wide variety of shops and eateries, a medieval castle and walled garden. You can visit the magnificent Castle Howard a stately home with landscaped gardens, or catch a steam train from Pickering on The North Yorkshire Moors Railway book an afternoon tea on board and marvel at the stunning scenery from a different angle from Pickering to Whitby on the coast, where you can wander around Whitby Abbey, or have fish and chips on the harbour. Only a 35 minute drive from the historic, walled city of York with The Shambles, York Minster, National Railway Museum, endless shops and so much to explore in this beautiful city.